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what is the slope of this equation 3x+qy=-q

 Nov 14, 2016
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Make the equation in terms of y = x

3x+qy = -q

3x = -q -  qy

3x = -q (1+y)

3x/ -q = 1+y

(-3x/q) - 1 = y 

 

slope equation y= mx +b

\((-3/q) *x -1 =y\)

 

mx = slope so then m = -3/q

 

Slope = -3q

 Nov 14, 2016

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